Five Rivers/ Maubila 2018 Fall Camporee September 7-9, 2018 Maubila Scout Reservation Geocaching
Introduction This Camporee is an opportunity for Boy Scout Patrols to learn more about geocaching, waypoints, and GPS units through hands on experience while working towards earning the Geocaching Merit Badge. This event is meant to be a fun but also learning experience. As with all Scouting events and activities, the Scout Law, the Scout Oath, and the Outdoor Code will be the guidelines for behavior throughout the Camporee. All BSA rules and policies are to be followed at all times during the Camporee. The Camporee is intended to be For the Boys By the Boys with adults supervising and assisting only when absolutely necessary. The Camporee events are designed to have adult volunteers running each event. Patrols are encouraged to have their adult leaders volunteer to assist with an event. Patrols will receive a bonus for having an adult volunteer to assist with an event. If you are interested in assisting with an event or have any questions or concerns after reading this booklet, please contact the Camporee Committee listed below. Camporee Chairman- Chris Thornton- 251-404-0908, techris32@gmail.com Camporee Co-Chairman- Ken Davidson- 650-400-3827, cgflmech92@yahoo.com Senior District Executive- Cary Wilson- 251-476-4600, cary.wilson@scouting.org
Camporee Information, Rules, and Procedures Date: September 7-9, 2018 Location: Maubila Scout Reservation Grove Hill, AL ***Please note that all units will need to bring in water for cooking and drinking during the Camporee. At this time the water at Maubila is not potable. Registration Registration is to be by Troop/Patrol. The Camporee fee is $15 per person if registered and paid by Wednesday, September 5 th by 5:00PM. If registering and paying after Wednesday, September 5 th, the Camporee fee is $18 per person. All Registration and Fees should be taken to the Council Service Center located at 2587 Government Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606. Check-In Check-in will be from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on Friday, September 7 th. Your whole unit/patrol should arrive at Check-in at the same time. The Check-In area will be clearly marked and have uniformed staff present to guide you. To Check-in, each unit must have a Parental Permission/Consent to Treat Form for each Scout and two copies of your updated roster that lists each Scout attending. Campsites will be assigned at Check-in. Check-Out All units/patrols should Check-out of camp by 10:30AM on Sunday, September 9 th. Each unit/patrol should have their SPL or SM Check-out with the Camporee Committee before departure to receive their patches.
Uniform Each Scout should arrive in Field (Class A ) uniform to Check-in. Each Scout should also be in Field (Class A ) uniform for Opening Ceremony, Saturday Feast and Campfire, and Scout Worship Service. Activity (Class B ) uniform is appropriate for all other Camporee events. Parking There is no parking in the camping area except for troop trailers (Minus the towing vehicle). All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area. Camp roads are to be kept clear and free of moving vehicles, except for authorized event vehicles or handicapped tagged vehicles. Environmental Impact We expect everyone in camp to abide by the Outdoor code at all time. To lessen our impact on the environment, it is asked that everyone in camp does their part to protect camp by carefully observing low impact camping concepts. No tree climbing allowed. Please use only Biodegradable Soap and dispose of grey water away from trees within your assigned campsite. Minimize the size of any wastewater holes to 12 inches deep and 6 inches wide. The faucet areas are to be used only to fill containers, which must be carried back to your assigned site before using the water. NO DISHWASHING AT THE FAUCET LOCATIONS. Flags All Unit Flags are to remain in the unit s campsite. Patrols should carry their Patrol Flag during all Camporee events. First Aid There will be a First Aid Station on site at Camporee. It will be manned by licensed and/or certified staff. All injuries must be reported to this station in order to comply with insurance requirements. It is recommended that at least one member of each patrol carry a small first aid kit with them while at Camporee.
Water Water Stations will be available throughout camp. Hydration is key to health in the outdoors so please make sure that every Scout has a refillable water bottle with them at all times and drinks regularly throughout events. Please do not waste water at the Water Stations. No dishwashing, No bathing, and No handwashing allowed at the Water Stations. Safety NO firearms, sheath/fixed blade knives, butterfly knives, or any knives with blades over 3 inches long allowed for boys or adults. Closed toe appropriate shoes required in camp at all times for both adults and boys. Electronic Games, Radios, Etc. Portable music and game players are discouraged at Camporee. Cellphones should be used only for emergency use and at designated stations. Pets No animals allowed in camp except for certified service animals. Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that the use of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and tobacco products are not permitted at any Camp and or activity involving the participation of youth members. Unscheduled Arrivals/ Departures Anyone arriving or departing from Camporee, at any time during the course of the weekend, MUST sign in and out at the FIRST AID STATION. We need to be aware of any change attendance for all adults and scouts at Camporee in the event of an emergency.
Lost and Found Items found are to be turned in at the FIRST AID STATION. Lost items may be claimed at the First Aid Station. LABEL ALL OF YOUR BELONGINGS. Adult Participation A Camporee is a terrific hands on opportunity for Scouts to exercise and develop organizational skills within their Patrols. In view of this, adult involvement or intervention is discouraged in any of the Scout activities, including but not limited to setting up camp, packing up camp, preparing meals, coaching or competing during events, and organizing patrol/team activities. Patrols Patrols should be a minimum of 5 Scouts but no more than 8 Scouts. If a unit does not have enough participating Scouts to make a full Patrol, they may combine with another unit to form a Patrol. If a Troop has more than one Patrol, then each Patrol will be judged as a separate unit. If a Patrol does not participate in a field event, the Patrol will be disqualified from the Top Troop Award Competition. Top Troop Award Each Patrol will be competing to earn the Top Troop Award. The Top Troop Award will be determined based on total event time and bonus deductions Patrols will also receive bonus deductions towards Top Troop Award for clean and organized Campsites, Campfire Participation (see Campfire), Patrol Dutch Oven Cook Off Participation (See Patrol Dutch Oven Cook Off), and for having adults that volunteer to run a station.
Scout Spirit Award Throughout the Camporee, the Camporee Staff will be observing Patrols for the Scout Spirit Award. Patrols will receive points towards from each Mini Field Station Staff Member. Each Station Staff Member will be looking for Patrols that are using the Patrol Method, working together and encouraging each other, following the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and Outdoor Code. Camporee Staff will also be judging each Patrol s Patrol Yell and Patrol Flag for the Scout Spirit Award. Each Scout is expected to participate in each Event, to join in all event discussions, and be respectful to each other and all Camporee Staff. Mini Events (Draft-Subject to Change) There will be approximately seven mini event stations set up throughout camp on Saturday. Each station is designed to take 35 minutes or less to complete. Each mini event will be timed. In order to receive credit for completing the merit badge requirements, every scout in the patrol must participate at every station. If a scout participates fully and completes every mini station they will have completed requirements 1 thru 8 for the Geocaching Merit Badge. Every scout will need a compass to use at some of the stations. If a scout has a cell phone it is recommended that they have the Geocaching.com app downloaded on it and have already registered for a free account. It is also recommended that they download and practice using Polaris Navigation GPS app. This app will be used for the requirements pertaining to waypoints. Main Event (Draft-Subject to Change) For the main event scouts will complete requirement 9 of the Geocaching Merit Badge. Scout Patrols will be assigned an area to set up their geohunt at 3pm. The Patrols will have one hour to set up their geohunt. Once they have finished setting up their geohunt, they should report back to the original starting area. At this time they will be assigned their judge to teach how to use their gps and guide them through their geohunt.
Campfire Patrols are encouraged to sign up to do a story, skit or song during Saturday Night s Campfire. Patrols who sign up by 3:00PM on Saturday will receive additional credit towards the Top Troop Award. Patrol Dutch Oven Cook-Off Each Patrol may enter an Entrée, Dessert, or Both. Patrols entering will receive additional credit towards the Top Troop Award. Rules are as Follows: Patrols must register their intent to participate by 1:00PM on Saturday. All cooking must be done in a Dutch oven over fires or coals (No propane or gas) Dish must be prepared and cooked during the 2 hour cook off time Dish must be prepared by the Patrol, not the adults REMEMBER, A SCOUT IS HONEST AND TRUSTHWORTHY Each dish will be judged on originality, taste, presentation, and aroma by a panel of at least 3 judges. First, Second, and Third places will be recognized for both Entrees and Desserts. Leader Dutch Oven Cook Off Leaders are invited to participate in the leader Dutch oven cook off. Leaders may enter as individuals or teams. The rules, judging, and recognition will be the same as the Patrol Dutch oven cook off.
The Feast Each patrol or troop is asked to join in the Feast to be held on Saturday night. Your troop or patrol should prepare a main dish, a side item, and a dessert that will feed the number of Scouts and adults from your troop or patrol, plus 3 more people. All dishes from attending troops/ patrols will be served in buffet fashion outside at the designated dining area. Be sure to label your dishes, pots, pans, Dutch ovens, etc., with your troop s number. If a troop or patrol decodes not to participate, please notify the Camporee Committee. The Camporee Committee will provide plates and drink, but you should bring your own cup and utensils.
Friday, March 3, 2017 6:00PM- 7:30PM Check-In 6:00PM-9:30PM Set up camp, Supper, Free time 8:30PM SPL/ Leader Meeting 9:00PM Staff Meeting 9:30PM Cracker Barrel 10:30PM Taps (Lights Out) Saturday, March 4, 2017 6:00AM Reveille 6:00AM Breakfast and Cleanup 8:00AM Opening Ceremony 8:45AM Mini Field Events 11:45AM Lunch 1:00PM Mini Field Events- Continued 3:00PM Main Field Event 4:45PM Scouts Return to Campsites 5:00PM Dutch Oven Cook-Off Begins 6:50PM Dutch Oven Cook-Off Dishes Presented to Judges at Dining Hall 7:00PM The Feast 8:15PM Campfire and Awards Presentation 10:30PM Taps (Lights Out) Sunday, March 5, 2017 7:30AM Breakfast and Cleanup Campsite 9:30AM Scout Worship Service 10:30AM Departure from Camp Be Considerate: Do Not Disturb others before Reveille or after Taps.
Five Rivers/Maubila 2018 Fall Camporee Geocaching Maubila Scout Reservation September 7-9, 2018 Cost is $15 per person if Paid by Wednesday, September 5 th at 5:00PM Cost is $18 per person if paid after Wednesday, September 5 th. For More Information Contact: Chris Thornton 251-404-0908, Ken Davidson 650-400-3827, or Cary Wilson 251-476-4600 Troop #: Leader In Charge: Phone #: Email: Address: City/State/Zip: # of Boy Scouts Attending: at $15 Each= # of Adults Attending: at $15 Each= # of Boy Scouts Attending: at $18 Each= # of Adults Attending: at $18 Each= Total Due Date Registered: